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28/08/2026

Back-to-school confidence doesn’t mean having no worries - it means knowing what might help when those worries appear.

Milo’s Wednesday Challenge is simple: create your own Back-to-School Confidence List. Think about the people, places, routines and little things that could make those first few days feel easier.

Maybe it’s knowing who to ask for help, seeing a familiar friend, packing your bag the night before or simply remembering: I’ve done difficult things before.

Small steps can make a big difference. 🐾

25/08/2026

“I don’t want to go back to school.”

It can be tempting to jump straight in with reassurance: “You’ll be fine!” or “There’s nothing to worry about.”

But sometimes the most helpful thing we can do is get curious first.

What are they looking forward to? What are they wondering about? What could make those first few days feel a little easier?

Children don’t need us to remove every nervous feeling. They need to know that when something feels difficult, they won’t have to manage it alone.

Listen before solving.
Support before pressure.
Confidence before curriculum.

Save this carousel for a quiet back-to-school conversation this week.

24/08/2026

Lola’s Monday Tip 🐾

Going back to school can bring lots of different feelings, and sometimes confidence starts with focusing on just one little thing we’re looking forward to.

A favourite lesson. Seeing a friend. Lunchtime. Playtime. A familiar teacher. Or simply getting back to a routine.

Ask your child today: “What’s one thing you’re looking forward to when you go back to school?”

It doesn’t need to be something big. Finding one positive, familiar part of the return can help school feel a little less daunting and a little more manageable.

This week at iSEND, we’re putting confidence before curriculum and exploring how we can help children approach the new school year feeling secure, understood and supported.

24/08/2026

Back-to-school confidence doesn’t start with worksheets.

For some children, the return to school brings excitement. For others, it brings uncertainty, worry and lots of questions about what September might look like.

Preparation doesn’t need to mean pressure. Familiar routines, predictable plans, practical independence and knowing there are trusted adults around can all help make that first step feel more manageable.

This week at iSEND, we’re focusing on confidence before curriculum ….. helping children feel ready emotionally, not just academically.

What helps your child feel more confident about going back to school?

22/08/2026

Getting ready for school doesn’t have to mean starting school early.

In this week’s iSEND Weekly: Ready, Not Rushed, I’m looking beyond worksheets and academics to explore what actually helps children prepare for the return to school: familiarity, routines, independence, emotional security and connection.

I’m also reflecting on GCSE Results Day and an important reminder for all of us working with children and young people: a grade tells us something, but it never tells us everything.

A little research, a little professional reflection and, inevitably, a reminder that August bedtimes have a habit of developing a life of their own!

Read Issue 004 of iSEND Weekly: https://www.isendspecialist.com/isend-weekly/3334307_ready-not-rushed

What do you think matters most when helping a child feel ready to return to school?

20/08/2026

What if getting ready for school isn’t really about doing more schoolwork?

As the summer holidays begin to wind down, there can be a temptation to reach for worksheets, practise academics or suddenly recreate the school day at home.

But school readiness can look much simpler.

Getting back into familiar routines. Re-establishing sleep. Getting dressed independently. Organising belongings. Talking naturally about what school might be like.

These everyday experiences can help children rebuild familiarity, independence and confidence before that first day arrives.

There’s no need to rush it.

Keep summer as summer. Getting ready doesn’t have to mean starting school early.

What’s one small routine you’re bringing back before school starts?

19/08/2026

🎓 GCSE RESULTS DAY: Thursday 20th August 2026

Today is about more than the number on the page. It’s about recognising the work, resilience and progress that got you here.

Got the grades you wanted? Celebrate them. You earned this.

Things didn’t quite go to plan? Your journey hasn’t stopped. There are different courses, apprenticeships, training routes and opportunities ahead.

And if you had SEND or learning support at school, remember to ask how that support can continue into your next setting.

Swipe through for a simple guide to understanding your grades, protecting your support and working out what comes next.

Your results matter. But they don’t define you.

What’s your next step after GCSEs?

19/08/2026

Milo’s Wednesday Challenge is here! 🐾🎒

This week we’re Getting Ready Without the Pressure, and Milo has a simple challenge to help children practise a little independence before school returns.

Imagine tomorrow is your first day back… what would you need in your school bag?

Think about it, make a list, find everything and work out where it all goes. Then comes Milo’s challenge: can you pack it all by yourself?

It’s a simple activity, but underneath it children are practising planning, organisation, sequencing, memory and independence - without a worksheet in sight.

Give it a try and let me know… what’s the one thing your child would definitely forget to pack? 😄

18/08/2026

Getting ready for school doesn’t have to mean starting school early.

As the summer holidays begin to edge towards their final weeks, there can be pressure to suddenly get children “school ready”.

But preparation doesn’t need to mean worksheets, revision or recreating the school day at home.

A gradual shift in sleep. One familiar morning routine. A little more independence. Talking naturally about school. Practising the journey. Getting their belongings ready together.

And importantly… keeping plenty of summer.

In this week’s carousel, I’m sharing 7 gentle ways to prepare children for the return to school without rushing them out of their holiday.

Which one will you try first?

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